Clarity
A gateway standard and relevant to all others
What is clarity?
According to TikTok University, humans only use this percentage of their brains
What is 10%?
In the Paul & Elder framework, irrelevant information most commonly distracts from this element.
What is the question at issue?
True or False
Logic is not needed for critical thinking
What is false?
Identifying the most important pieces of an argument
What is significance?
Rephrase for clarity
'Chat, we're cooked'
What is 'We're screwed'?
Rephrase for accuracy
'PSP selection is only based on PFA scores'
What is PSP selection is based on CC ranking, AFOQT, GPA & PFA?
Short-form video platforms reduce sustained attention?
A. TikTok’s global user count
B. Average video length on TikTok
C. Studies measuring attention span before and after use
D. TikTok’s revenue growth
What is C?
An argument contains statements that sound persuasive, but the conclusion does not logically follow from the reasons given.
What is this kind of reasoning called?
What is a logical fallacy?
True or False
Identifying the most important pieces of an argument or issue can help you parse through large quantities of information and retain no items meaningful to the decision at hand.
This word should immediately trigger suspicion when someone claims,
“Everyone is switching to AI for productivity.”
What is “everyone”?
This intellectual standard is violated when a claim directly conflicts with verifiable facts, data, or established evidence.
What is accuracy?
A student claims:
“Influencer culture creates unrealistic expectations.”
They support the claim by saying:
“That lifestyle is giving main character energy.”
Which option best explains whether this support is relevant?
A. Yes — because slang captures cultural impact
B. Yes — because influencer branding proves influence
C. No — because it describes a vibe, not measurable expectations
D. No — because slang should never be used in arguments
What is C?
When the combination of thoughts is mutually supporting and makes sense in combination, the thinking is
What is logical?
In a study on PSP selection rates, a statistically tiny change that does not affect cadet selection fails this intellectual standard.
What is significance?
Rephrase for clarity
'Taylor Swift is mid'
What is Taylor Swift's musical talents are average?
This question addresses if information is accurate
Is it factually true?
This intellectual standard is violated when information is true but does not help answer the question being asked.
What is relevance?
Is this logical?
Capt Self told the cadet wing how to do proper push-ups and yet some did not complete them appropriately. The cadet wing should retake the PFA.
What is FAFO?
Identify the most significant information
Cadets participate in physical training sessions, attend leadership laboratories, and complete coursework designed to prepare them for commissioning as Air Force officers.
What is that AFROTC prepares cadets for commissioning as Air Force officers?
When Drake says “Started from the bottom,” clarity requires specifying this missing detail
What is what “the bottom” actually means?
While often described as “a party school,” ASU consistently appears on national lists for this academically related metric.
What is innovation rankings?
Relevance focuses on whether information is connected to this element of thinking.
What is the purpose or question at issue?
Is this logical?
Ms. Vanessa hasn't emailed me about my uniform yet. But I'm still going to ask her about it daily.
What is absolutely not?
Rewrite for significance
AFROTC requires attendance at weekly leadership labs.
What is AFROTC leadership labs provide hands-on experience in leading teams, planning operations, and making decisions under pressure?